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    How to verify a nurse in Nigeria

    What to check when reviewing a nurse’s identity, registration and suitability.

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    • ₦35,000One-off home assessment, before care starts
    • VettedIdentity, registration and references reviewed
    • HEFAMAALicensed and accredited
    A nurse going through a care plan with an older man at home

    In short

    The short answer

    Check the nurse’s identity, qualification and current professional registration, then verify references, employment history and competency for the specific work. Also confirm who employs or supervises the nurse, the care plan, documentation and escalation arrangements before care begins.


    What to check

    • Match the identity on the registration and qualification documents.
    • Check references and competency for the duties required.
    • Confirm written responsibilities, supervision and incident escalation.

    Step by step

    How this works

    1. 1How our professionals are vetted

      We check identity, qualifications, registration where required, references and competency before deployment.

    2. 2Working with Medic Connect

      Candidates join the pool or apply for a role, complete review and vetting, then receive suitable shifts, contracts, employment or placements when available.

    If it is an emergency, do not message us first.Call 112 or Lagos State emergency 767. Then tell your Medic Connect coordinator.

    Why families choose us

    Why Medic Connect

    • HEFAMAA accreditedLicensed and compliant with Lagos State health requirements.
    • Vetted professionalsIdentity, qualifications, registration and competency are reviewed for the role.
    • Assessment-ledThe assessment determines the plan, professional scope and service arrangement.
    • Coordinated supportA named Medic Connect contact coordinates managed care and documented escalation.

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